Christian Advocates Approve of First Non-Christian Ambassador of Religious Freedom
US Senate confirms influential rabbi, David N. Saperstein, to fill vacant office.
Church and State (Dept.): John Kerry Gets Religion
New adviser will (hopefully) make faith less foreign in foreign affairs.
Critics: State Department Is ‘AWOL’ on Abedini, Iran Religious Freedom
(Updated) Wife of imprisoned Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini testifies before human rights commission.
Senate Confirms Johnson Cook for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Keller, Jakes Among Obama’s Prayer Breakfast Guests
Faith Leaders Urge Higher Profile for Religious Freedom
In letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee, they say reported plans “would harm American interests.”
Religious Freedom Envoy Tries for a Second Time
Who Fights for Religious Freedom? Obama’s Ambassador Position Still Vacant
Also, Open Doors USA gives Barbara Boxer the second highest score in the Senate for sponsoring religious freedom legislation.
Obama Nominates Cook for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Obama also intends to nominate Felice D. Gaer and William J. Shaw as members to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Jim Wallis, Kirbyjon Caldwell to Pray at Inaugural Service
Update: T.D. Jakes will give the sermon at a service Barack Obama will attend on inauguration day.